Bovey Castle
About this property
In the heart of Dartmoor National Park and 15 minutes from the A30, the historic, Bovey Castle sits high on the valley's edge. It offers a spa and golf course, and free parking.
The castle is situated over 3 floors and overlooks Edwardian gardens, the golf course and the River Bovey. Some bedrooms have views, and all have facilities for making tea and coffee and a TV.
There are two restaurant choices for dining, The Great Western Grill, with à la carte menu, offering traditional favourites, meats, grills, steaks, house specials, fish and shellfish. Dishes range from dressed Brixham crab salad to red wine braised oxtail cottage pie, and poached native lobster with truffle macaroni cheese. Also the Smith’s Brasserie offers dishes inspired from the Mediterranean, with countryside views and a fire pit.
Bovey Castle also offers a choice of breakfast and afternoon tea.
The hotel offers activities, including falconry displays, woodland walks, a indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, gym, a range of beauty treatments and a range of activities on site including a 4x4 off road track, sloe gin making, rifle shooting, clay pigeon shooting and archery.
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Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
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Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
- Rooms are serviced daily, and lodges every 3 days.
- Children may use the indoor pool between 09:00 and 17:00 when accompanied by an adult.
Please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
- The property cannot accept bookings of more than 4 rooms or 2 lodges.
- If you are travelling with children, please ensure any requests you make are confirmed.
- Spa treatments and activities can be booked for an extra charge and it is recommended this is done prior to arrival to avoid disappointment.
- Please pre-book all dinner and breakfast requirements.
- Lodge guests access to all hotel facilities including dining, and there is a limited food offering to the lodges.
- One dog can be accommodated at the property in the Single, & Classic rooms and 2 medium size dogs in the Castle, Valley and Family Rooms for an additional fee of £25 per dog per night. Guests must inform the property when booking if bringing a dog. Please note the following with regard to their stay:
- All dogs must be aged 6 months or over and fully house-trained;
- Dogs must be kept on a lead around the estate (please avoid walking on the golf course);
- Dogs are welcome in the hotel in the bedrooms, Cathedral Room, the Library, the seating area under the main stairs and the South Terrace;
- Dogs are not allowed in the Oak Bar, The Adam Room and the Great Western Grill.
- Should you wish to have your dog with you at dinner there are a limited number of dog friendly tables available Smith's Brasserie so please pre-book. Alternatively we are able to serve dinner in the Cathedral Room should you wish to dine with your dog;
- Dogs are not allowed on any furniture, and should you wish to leave them for a short while whilst you are in the hotel we can provide a crate for them on request.
The fine print
• In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
• It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
• Please inform Bovey Castle in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
• Great Western Grill is closed from Wed 11 Nov 2026 until Sun 15 Nov 2026
• Great Western Grill is closed from Wed 06 Jan 2027 until Thu 21 Jan 2027
Legal information
FAQs about Bovey Castle
- Castle Room
- Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
- Castle Lodge
Guest reviews
Very good
Sorrelle
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family with young children · Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
C
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review category group of friends · Castle Lodge
Facilities of Bovey Castle
Wellness
- Indoor swimming pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub
- Massage
- Spa & wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne
- Kids' meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Restaurant
- Delivered food is securely covered
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Trouser press
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Business Facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Pet bowls
- Grocery deliveries
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Activities
- Archery
- Walking tours
- Tennis equipment
- Horse riding
- Hiking
- Table tennis
- Billiards
- Children's playground
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Tennis court
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Transportation
- Baby safety gates
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
Other
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Cashless payment available
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
